They were the rules that made nascar safer but nascar had one more rule that was a little different. Alabama ach association 2 riverchase office plaza, suite 111 birmingham, al 35244. On heels of kurt busch suspension, nascar changes rule book. Asked sunday about possible 2016 franchise or license models, kauffman. For the first time since i started covering nascar in 2004, i recently received a copy of the nascar sprint cup series rule book. Nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. How hard is it to build a 725horsepower v8 nascar racing engineand build. The race director is responsible to the designated roar official during the event and ultimately to the roar executive committee. Nascar had given out a limited number of rule books to teams each year and obviously some of those with knowledge of the rule book and car designs went to other racing series. The only way i know of to get a rulebook is to have a nacar license. Since nascar doesnt make the rule books available to fans, i figured id go through the 172page book and share some of the more interesting. Carburetor holley hp80507i 390 cfm stock out of the box. On heels of kurt busch suspension, nascar changes rule book foxsports feb 26, 2015 at 12. All arca members agree that interpretation of rules by arca officials are nonlitigable.
Ive thumbed through friends copies of the book before, but never. I remember a few years ago a link on the sidebar to a pdf of the official rule book for the series. Nascar is also doing away with mandatory rear shocks and springs. Download the nra rule books and updates in pdf format by clicking the links in the table below. The two lists highlight changes to the monster energy nascar cup series as well as the nascar track series. In 2015 nascar is for the first time issuing the rule book for cup electronically, and while this may seem like a very small step, and something that other regulatory bodies like the fia have been doing for years, it is a sign of a gigantic shift in attitudes for the sanctioning body and the wider sport. Driversteams racing a backup car will have to start races in the back, regardless of whether or not they qualified their. Toyota won the xfinity championship in 2016 with daniel suarez and in 2009 with.
The restrictor plate size will remain at 78 of an inch. April 2 today in jayskis nascar history page 6 of 24. What i learned from the nascar sprint cup series rule book. The new rule said nascar would consider when the incident occurs, the ramifications to the sport, a drivers past history and impact to safety. These rules shall govern all events, and by participating.
Nascar rule book software free download nascar rule book. See late model stock nascar rulebook for oil pan rules 3. Select year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985. How to use this book this publication is divided into two sections, the nacha operating rules and the nacha operating guidelines. I was under the impression that the rule book is only available to owners, drivers, crew chiefs etc. The forms are fillable pdfs, so all information should be entered using a. One missing lug nut no longer results in crew chief suspension. You cant cherry pick the rule book and tell drivers that there are a bunch of new. Beginning in 20, the livery layout for the nascar cup series was altered. Still, many of the rules, such as the scoring system, have been. This year, the nascar rulebook allows that sprint cup teams may run in wet.
Nascar announces 2018 rules package for cup series. The dlra rule book contains the rules and regulations for entrants and their vehicles to compete at the. The complete engine updates can be read in their entirety below. With persistent cold rains washing out qualifying for sundays sprint cup race at chicagoland speedway, kyle busch earns the pole per the nascar rule book. History of all rule changes thru 201617 pdf 201516. Ideally theres a reliable source that says how the white flag is used and the finish order is determined. Take a look at the rules for the upcoming 2018 monster energy nascar cup series season. Both drivers were penalized under section 124a in the 2002 nascar winston cup series rule book. Still, many of the rules, such as the scoring system, have been widely publicized. Roberts, it delves into compilations of the most controversial races, the most bizarre trophies and lots of racing stats. One way that nhra consistently achieves these important objectives is through the development of a rulebook designed to. Nascar racing may have been a freeforall in the early days, but today it is highly regulated, especially when it comes to the cars on the track.
We are a company that tries to understand the rulebook as close as we can to the law. The only thing i have found is a couple of references on the internet that state the rules and regulations are not available to the general public. By accepting membership in arca, arca members agree that interpretation of rules by arca officials are nonappealable, except as provided in the arca rule book. Nascar issues five different rule books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular nascarsanctioned series. The zl1 is a racecar built to be run on the street. The national association for stock car auto racing nascar makes and enforces numerous rules and regulations that transcend all racing series nascar issues a different rule book for each racing series. The most notable aspect of the bulletin is the approval of the chevrolet built upgrade kit widely called the spec engine by the late model stock community over. The oas divisions are a great way for new competitors to get into racing as well as a. The rule will improve liftoff speed by about 30 mph.
Each member has been provided with or has been given access to a copy of the rules, is deemed to have a full awareness and understanding of the rules, and has agreed to abide by and be personally responsible for compliance with, the rules. Nascar approves lmsc spec engine in technical bulletin. Only engines of a type approved by nascar in subsection 20f5. Arca racing series presented by menards hereinafter referred to as arca racing series.
Nascar issues changes to rule book regarding testing at repaved tracks. To reduce the mad rush down pit road for the 1991 season, nascar mandated two pace cars under. The nascar web site does not have seem to have a place where they docuement the rules. Nascars tidal wavearound rule matt mclaughlin november 1, 2016 beside the rising tide, cup series, featured content, matt mclaughlin 17 comments. This trans am rule book, complete with updates from current season general rule bulletins.
Indycar has its rule book public the pushtopass rules are a click away but for some reason nascars rule book isnt an open book. Referees in replay center for 201516 will help determine certain. There is a nascar rule book for the nascar nextel cup series, a nascar rule book for the nascar busch series, nascar craftsman truck series, nascar regional touring series and nascar weekly racing series. All results, lineups, and entry lists are in pdf format. Rule book preface the rules apply to the 2012 izod indycar series events. Nhra rule book download pdf throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to meet. Of course, tracks also have final discretion over engine rules.
Jeff gordon 1998, 99 and 2004, 05 and jamie mcmurray 20, 14. The 2020 nascar cup series race schedule from nascar. Motorracing fans who enjoy bumpertobumper nascar trivia might want to take a look at the great book of nascar lists running press. In addition to determining the points system, nascar also develops the rules that govern how cars are built and races are run. Eligibility arca may accept or reject a license application at its sole discretion, in the. Nascar issues changes to rule book regarding testing at. Recommended that boosters be epoxied to carburetor body.
Nascar issued a technical bulletin to nascar home track members on wednesday containing changes to the nascar whelen allamerican series late model stock car rule book. If the need arises, the driver and team must notify the senior vice president of competition in advance of a race and provide the specifications and any special requirements of the biometric device. Nascar may allow additional biometric devices to be used in special circumstances if required by the drivers doctor. Nascar has announced changes to its rule book, including new guidelines for. The nascar whelen modified tour will return to martinsville speedway in may. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Jayskis nascar silly season site nascar news archives. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. When nascar new car guru gene stefanyshyn joined the circuit a couple of years ago, he couldnt come up with a reason why the rule book remained sacred nascar. The nhra rule book keeps you up to date with all the info you need to stay safe and competitive.
1494 149 1405 447 665 1265 14 562 886 725 1475 1151 1453 1045 961 566 1540 888 1508 1603 749 1515 764 196 458 274 793 643 186 727 1132 453 555 1505 1197 658 1267 518 1386 230 933